Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northwest and Northeast Aroostook Counties
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Northern Maine from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and ice accumulations.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Caribou, Maine, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Northwest and Northeast Aroostook Counties. This alert is in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Maine:
- Northwest Aroostook County
- Northeast Aroostook County
What You Should Do
A Winter Storm Warning indicates that significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. The latest road conditions for the state of Maine can be obtained by visiting newengland511.org.
Expected Conditions
Heavy mixed precipitation is expected throughout the warning period. Specific accumulation forecasts include:
- Snow: Total accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.
- Sleet: Accumulations between 1 and 2 inches.
- Ice: Accumulations up to two-tenths of an inch.
Impacts will include very difficult travel conditions and significant amounts of sleet that could make snow removal very difficult. These hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting at 8:00 AM EDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The warning is scheduled to expire at 8:00 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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